Events
Events to Build Community
LakewoodAlive hosts a series of community events throughout the year including the Lakewood Summer Meltdown, the Spooky Pooch Parade, Light Up Lakewood, and more! Our events are meant to bring people together and improve quality of life for Lakewood residents and visitors from the greater Cleveland area and beyond, which is why most of our events are free to attend. Check out our calendar of events!
Knowing Your Home: Pest Control
Join us for this free workshop on how to manage pests in and around your house!
March 19, 2026
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Lakewood Public Library – Main Branch
15425 Detroit Avenue
Lakewood, OH 44107
Knowing Your Home: Homeownership 101
Join us for this free workshop about homeownership featuring a panel of experts!
April 16, 2026
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Lakewood Public Library – Main Branch
15425 Detroit Avenue
Lakewood, OH 44107
Knowing Your Home: Perennials & Shrubs
Join us for this free workshop all about perennials and shrubs in your yard or garden!
April 30, 2026
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Lakewood Public Library – Main Branch
15425 Detroit Avenue
Lakewood, OH 44107
Birdtown Picnic 2026
Join us on Saturday, June 13th at Madison Park for the 12th Annual Birdtown Picnic – a free, first-come-first-served lunch with family friendly activities and local resources!
June 13, 2026
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Madison Park
13201 Madison Avenue
Lakewood, OH 44107
Lakewood Summer Meltdown 2026
Join us for the biggest block party of the Summer! Sponsored by Cox, the event is Saturday, July 18th from 4pm - 10pm in Downtown Lakewood. Learn more here!
July 18, 2026
4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Downtown Lakewood
Detroit Avenue
Lakewood, OH 44017
Spooky Pooch Parade 2026
Mark your calendars for this year’s Spooky Pooch Parade, which will take place Saturday, October 10 at Madison Park in Lakewood’s Birdtown Neighborhood!
October 10, 2026
12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Madison Park
13201 Madison Avenue
Lakewood, OH 44017
Lakewood Chocolate Walk 2026
The 17th Annual Lakewood Chocolate Walk is a highly anticipated event for chocolate lovers! Join us Thursday, October 22
October 22, 2026
5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Downtown Lakewood
Detroit Avenue
Lakewood, OH 44017
Light Up Lakewood 2026
Join us for this free, family-friendly celebration on December 5, 2026 in Downtown Lakewood for holiday cheer!
December 5, 2026
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Downtown Lakewood
Detroit Avenue
Lakewood, OH 44017